How much does a Grain Trader make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Grain Trader in Chicago, IL is $67,697. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,774 to $78,372, with most professionals earning between $44,918 and $88,091.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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78372
67697

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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What is the average salary for Grain Trader in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Grain Trader in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Grain Trader ranges from $55,774 to $78,372 with the average base salary of $67,697. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,394 to $96,199 with the average total cash compensation of $83,240.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $67,697 $55,774 - $78,372
Bonus $15,543 $12,620 - $17,827
Total Pay $83,240 $68,394 - $96,199
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,774 - $78,372 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,774 - $78,372 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,709 - $78,281 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,752 - $78,342 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,752 - $78,342 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,608 - $76,734 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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